Cork City, renowned as Ireland's culinary capital, offers a vibrant and diverse dining landscape that champions local produce, catering to all palates and budgets.
Cuisine: Japanese fine dining (Kappou-style)
An intimate and low-lit setting awaits, where Chef Takashi Miyazaki presents a unique kappou-style dining experience. One can expect a meticulously crafted multi-course tasting menu that showcases outstanding sushi and original Japanese flavours, designed for guests to savour the present moment through exceptional food.
Price: Tasting menu from €120 per person
Getting There: Located in Cork City Centre, easily accessible by walking.
Cuisine: Modern Irish, focusing on local and seasonal ingredients
Nestled in a picturesque courtyard within the Victorian Quarter, Greenes offers an immersive dining experience, featuring outdoor seating overlooking a tranquil waterfall. The menu presents innovative modern Irish cuisine, often incorporating fermenting and pickling techniques, with dishes reflecting the freshest local produce. A modern whiskey and cocktail bar complements the dining experience.
Price: Approximately €52 for a three-course meal per person
Getting There: Situated in Cork's Victorian Quarter, accessible by walking from most central areas.
Cuisine: Contemporary Irish and European
This award-winning restaurant is celebrated for its warm, casual yet sophisticated atmosphere and its commitment to fresh, local ingredients, many sourced from the nearby English Market. Dishes like fresh scallops, Glenbeigh mussels, and aromatic fish curry are popular choices, reflecting a focus on quality seafood. It is an ideal spot for groups, offering a balanced menu with vegetarian and coeliac options.
Price: Around €28 per person for a main course, water, and a glass of wine
Getting There: Located on Oliver Plunkett Street, central to Cork City and easily reachable on foot.
Cuisine: Brewpub and Smokehouse (Contemporary European with Texan BBQ influences)
A quaint and atmospheric venue features an open-plan kitchen with a large wood-fired grill, offering a contemporary take on European classics with a Texan BBQ twist. It is popular for hearty meat dishes like pork neck and monkfish, complemented by a unique house-made smokehouse sauce. An in-house microbrewery produces a range of craft beers.
Price: Main courses typically range from €20-€40.
Getting There: Found on Oliver Plunkett Street, accessible by walking.
Cuisine: Palestinian
A charming and cozy cafe with ochre walls and dark wood provides genuine Palestinian flavours. The menu centres around mana'eesh (Palestinian flatbread), with the manooshet labneh with honey being a standout dish. It offers a comforting and authentic culinary experience, making it a favourite for fresh, daily-cooked food.
Price: Many dishes under €15
Getting There: Located in Cork City, easily accessible by walking from central areas.
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